Job responsibilities REQUIREMENTS c ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Dip. COT or BSc OT Registered with HCPC Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Qualifications in specific activities e.g. craft, gym etc. Mandatory Training Breakaway / conflict resolution training Information governance EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Working knowledge of the occupational therapy process Experience of group and individual occupational therapy interventions Experience of working in an MDT Experience of relating to people form a range of social and ethnic backgrounds Demonstrates professional approach, including boundary keeping, to relationships with staff and patients Demonstrates knowledge of mental health conditions including developmental disorders, neurological disorders, personality disorders, mood disorders and psychosis. Demonstrates knowledge of the Mental Health Act Knowledge of OT models of practice e.g MOHO Knowledge and experience of work with Recovery principles Post-graduate experience of working with people with mental health conditions relevant to the specialty of post Experience of using standardized assessments e.g. MOHOST Experience of carrying out functional assessments Experience of using electronic patient records Up to date knowledge of developments effecting OT practice Clinical Governance and NSF Awareness of risk Knowledge and experience of leading, service development and quality improvement SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to apply and develop core OT skills Effective verbal communication skills Maintains professional standards of communication Effective written communication skills to includes reports, assessments, supervision Proactive team member and willingness to contribute towards OT service development Effective time management skills Ability to laterally think and problem solve Ability to act on constructive criticism Ability to use a range of treatment skills and apply these to individual or group work Good IT skills Experience of working autonomously Ability to sustain demands of working with a challenging and emotive client group Ability to reflect and understand personal perspectives and cultural background and how this influences your practice and interactions with colleagues Commitment to working within a diverse and inclusive organisation Experience of using MOHO assessments i.e. MOHOST, ACIS Experience in Recovery principles, e.g. Dialog Critical Appraisal Skills Ability to relate to people from varied social backgrounds Willing to contribute towards OT service development Experience of co-facilitation of groups Ability to supervise junior staff Good negotiation skills Experience of working with clients with difficulties in motivation PERSONAL QUALITIES A genuine interest in working with people who experience psychosis Ability to promote self and profession Can do attitude Professional manner Empathy for people with mental health conditions Passionate about service user involvement, co-production and working with experts by experience Aware of own limitations and needs and ability to seek advice and support appropriately Effective use of supervision Commitment to work as team member Ability to be flexible and adaptable to manage fluctuating work demands Experience with service user involvement Experience with external network involvement OTHER REQUIREMENTS Able to participate in breakaway training The ability to travel between sites Good general health record